The feast of St. Demetrius, celebrated on October 26th, is a significant event in the Orthodox Christian tradition, commemorating St. Demetrius of Thessaloniki, a martyr and military saint. In connection with this feast, the "Saturday of Souls" (also known as "Psychosabbaton") is observed on the Saturday before or after the feast, dedicated to prayer for the departed. The faithful gather in churches to offer prayers and commemorate the souls of their loved ones, emphasizing the importance of remembrance, community, and the hope of resurrection in the Christian faith. This tradition underscores the unity of the Church, both living and departed, in Christ.

Woodworking is a longstanding tradition among Appalachian crafters. Join Curtis as you design, cut, sand, and oil your very own cutting board. This workshop is limited to ages 8+, register at the Pine Mountain Settlement School website.

The Coptic Nativity Fast, also called Advent Fast, calls for 40 days of abstinence from animal products leading up to Christmas, which is celebrated on January 7th. The fast permits seafood for all but the final three days during which the fast intensifies through a period called paramone or paramun, a term that includes the nightlong vigils held in anticipation of the nativity.

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The Coptic Church uses the Alexandrian calendar for its liturgical timekeeping, and for this reason it celebrates its feasts about a week after the Roman Catholic Church. Coptic Christians prepare for the Nativity with a 43-day fast from animal products with the exception of seafood. This fast might be broken with a celebratory meal after a vigil the night before.

In 2025, the Lunar New Year falls on January 29th, and it is celebrated by several East and Southeast Asian cultures, including China and Vietnam. For the Chinese community, this marks the beginning of the Year of the Snake, with celebrations traditionally lasting from Chinese New Year's Eve on January 28th to the Lantern Festival on February 12th.

In Vietnam, the celebration of Tet (Vietnamese Lunar New Year) also starts on January 29th, and it is a major event where people honor traditions such as decorating with peach flowers and kumquat trees, and preparing traditional foods like Banh Chung and sticky rice dishes.

The Hungry Forager (who is much loved by but unaffiliated with this church) is holding a tree identification workshop, location TBD.

The Hungry Forager is hosting a Spring Foraging Workshop, location TBD.

Kentucky’s Hungry Forager is hosting a youth workshop for spring foraging, location TBD. (Best for ages 3-14.)

In Kentucky, the peach harvest runs from mid-June through August. Learn more about growing peaches in Kentucky with this guide from UK’s College of Agriculture.

The Hungry Forager is hosting a workshop on how to observe, interpret, and record natural phenomena as it takes place. Location TBD

This Japanese micro-season runs from July 23rd through the 28th. The Ohio River valley shouldn’t have many Paulownia trees but we can take this as an opportunity to consider the importance of native plants as keepers of time and indicators of change. For example, the EPA keeps a record of leaf and bloom dates for two widespread plant species as an indicator of climate change.

This Japanese micro-season runs from July 23rd through the 28th. The Ohio River valley shouldn’t have many Paulownia trees but we can take this as an opportunity to consider the importance of native plants as keepers of time and indicators of change. For example, the EPA keeps a record of leaf and bloom dates for two widespread plant species as an indicator of climate change.

On August 1, Roman and Orthodox Catholics commemorate the martyrdom of a Jewish woman and her seven young sons. They were preceded in martyrdom by the scholar and community elder Eleazar, who similarly refused to violate Jewish law.

Greek Orthodox are to fast from animal products, oil, and wine today.

This cross quarter day marks the midpoint between the summer solstice and the fall equinox. Some will know it as Lammas, a corruption of “Loaf Mass,” held this time of year to celebrate the first fruits of the wheat harvest. Harvest times vary across the United States but this date is representative and a good time to bake bread and share it with loved ones. Watch Father of the Faith Trina harvest wild yeast from juniper berries, the way the ancestors did it.

Roman and Orthodox Catholics observe the Feast of the Transfiguration on August 6th. This major feast celebrates Jesus’s transfiguration, whereby during his earthly work Jesus revealed his divine nature to his apostles Peter, James, and John.

Tradition places this miracle on Mt. Tabor, so consider reading something transcendental about mountains or do a hike with some elevation gain.

August’s full moon coincides with the corn harvest or, some areas, its ripening. By the same conventions, it precedes the Chestnut Moon in some naming systems.

This annual Hindu festival celebrates the birth of Krishna, the Supreme God and eighth avatar of Vishnu. Abrahamic religions lack this concept but avatar translates to an iterative manifestation with the implication of a descent or crossing over.

Observances vary widely but might begin with fasting and a vigil the night before to reenact the night watch into which Krishna was born. Subsequent festivities include the welcoming of a “baby Krishna” in the form of a figurine, celebratory meals, reenactments of episodes from Krishna’s mythology, parades, and community gatherings with towering human pyramids.

The Hungry Forager (a much appreciated but unaffiliated figure) is teaching Introduction to Tree Identification. Join him for a walk and learn about both native and non-native trees in Kentucky. Location TBD.

Kentucky’s deer season begins around now, though the exact date will depend on your demographic, weapon, location, and the state guidance for harvesting. Wear blaze orange when tramping around out there, and keep your dogs close for their safety and out of respect for hunters.

Learn about deer’s habits and how they are hunted to better protect yourself during this season and to better appreciate this ancient and still-necessary skillset.

The Hungry Forager is teaching an Introduction to KY Tree Crops. Join him for a walk through the woods to learn about tree crops that are native to Kentucky. Location TBD, details are on his website.

In Kentucky, the year’s first honey is harvested in July and then sometimes again in mid-September but dates vary by region. For example, in Ukraine the honey harvest is celebrated on August 1st. Kentucky celebrates with a Honey Festival in late September.